Majors in Fine, Digital and Performing Arts

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is recognized as the professional degree in the arts.
The BFA, and the professional portfolios developed through the program, may lead students
to career opportunities in teaching; digital and interactive design; studio work;
museum, gallery, or corporate curatorship. The BFA may also offer students the opportunity
to pursue advanced degrees to develop their creative and academic abilities.

BFA Degree Requirements

General Education Program

All bachelor's degree students must complete the 34 semester hour General Education
Program. The GEP allow students to receive a broad education outside of the major.

Internships

ARTS 4159 may be available for certain BFA concentrations upon approval from the Fine,
Digital, and Performing Arts department chair. Information is available from the department
secretary or chair.

Sophomore Review

All sophomores are required to submit a disk with a minimum of eight art works of
their own creation before beginning their first Junior semester at SSU for our student
assessment program.

Senior Show

All students applying for an art major must participate in a senior gallery exhibit.
Information is available from the department secretary or chair.

Art Core Requirements

30 Semester Hours - Required of all BFA students

Course

Title

Hours

ARTH 2211

Art History Survey 1

3

ARTH 2212

Art History Survey 2

3

ARTH 3XXX

ARTH Electives*

6

ARTS 1101

Two-Dimensional Foundations

3

ARTS 1103

Three-Dimensional Foundations

3

ARTS 1104

Creative Process

3

ARTS 1105

Digital Foundations

3

ARTS 4180

Senior Studio 1

3

ARTS 4181

Senior Studio 2

3

* Choose from any ARTH prefix above 3000.

Get Started

Interested in a degree in the arts? Schedule an appointment with an advisior to get
started or just talk over your options. Working with your advisor can help you to
meet your academic goals in the shortest time possible.